Alessandria to Basel by train

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Overview: trains from Alessandria to Basel

Find the key information for travelling by train from Alessandria to Basel, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:12 View journey
Last train 19:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 304
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey £88.30 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 51m
Train operators 43

Alessandria to Basel train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Alessandria to Basel by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Alessandria to Basel take around 6 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 304 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Alessandria is scheduled to depart at around  05:11. The last departure is usually at around 19:16 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Alessandria at around 04:12, with the last train leaving at around 19:16. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 12 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 48 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £88.30.

We think any time is a great time to visit Basel, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Basel.

Is there a direct train from Alessandria to Basel?

The journey between Alessandria and Basel usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Alessandria to Basel every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Alessandria to Basel?

The Alessandria to Basel train travel takes about 6 hours and 10 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Alessandria to Basel train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Basel leaving Alessandria at around 05:11 and the last train leaving at around 19:16 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Alessandria at around 04:12, with the final departure at 19:16.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.